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Claire Bidwell Smith is a therapist specializing in grief and the author of two books of nonfiction: The Rules of Inheritance and After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? both published by Penguin. The Rules of Inheritance, a coming of age memoir about grief, was a Books for a Better Life nominee, a Barnes and Noble Discover Pick, has been published in 17 countries, and is currently being adapted for film. After This chronicles Claire's journey as a grief therapist searching for meaning as she explores various beliefs about the afterlife.

Claire has a bachelor's degree from The New School University, and a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. She teaches numerous workshops around the country and has written for numerous publications including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, Slate, Chicago Public Radio, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Yoga Journal, and BlackBook Magazine. Claire currently works in private practice in Los Angeles.

Claire's Latest Classes

  • 10 minutes

    Grief and Anxiety

    By Claire Bidwell Smith on Nov 7, 2015

    Meditation Intermediate

    Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of grief. A look at what causes it and how to alleviate it with grief therapist and author Claire Bidwell Smith.

  • 10 minutes

    Grief and Guilt

    By Claire Bidwell Smith on Nov 7, 2015

    Meditation Intermediate

    Grief is complex, and when we're dealing with the loss of a loved one, we usually go through several stages. This short video with grief therapist and author Claire Bidwell Smith will help with feelings of guilt, and how to process them following the loss of a loved one.

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